Check your freezer right now if you picked up groceries recently. Leadbetter Foods Inc. has pulled Compliments Smashed 100% Chicken Burgers off store shelves nationwide because they contain an undeclared allergen that could land someone in the hospital.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the alert after discovering that packages of these popular chicken patties feature an accidental ingredient omission. Egg is hidden inside the product, but it is entirely missing from the packaging label. If you or anyone in your household lives with an egg allergy, eating these could trigger serious immune responses.
Identifying the Recalled Chicken Burgers
You need exact identifiers to check your stock. Vague descriptions do not help when you are staring into a packed freezer.
Here are the specific details for the affected Compliments products:
- Brand: Compliments
- Product: Smashed 100% Chicken Burgers
- Package Size: 680 grams, containing eight individual 85-gram patties
- UPC Code: 0 55742 58333 5
- Best-Before Date: BB 2027-JA-06
- Lot Number: 00099193
These items were distributed to retail outlets across Canada. Major grocery banners under the Sobeys umbrella—including FreshCo, Foodland, Safeway, and Voilà delivery services—frequently stock this private-label brand.
Understanding the Risk Level
The CFIA classified this notice as a Class 2 recall. Regulators use this classification when a product poses a moderate health risk.
Consuming an undeclared allergen like egg can lead to short-term health problems for sensitive individuals. Symptoms range from hives and digestive upset to more severe allergic reactions depending on individual sensitivity. If nobody in your home has an egg allergy, the food is generally safe to eat. Food safety agencies still advise against consuming recalled goods. Grocery stores are legally required to pull the items immediately.
What to Do With Your Recalled Food
Do not serve these chicken burgers to guests. Do not try to cook them up for a quick weeknight dinner.
You have two practical choices. Check your receipt and take the package back to the grocery store where you bought it for a full refund. Toss the box straight into the garbage if you prefer not to make a trip back to the store.
Take a moment right now to check your freezer, match the UPC code, and protect anyone vulnerable in your household.
